JORDAN GOSS-PACKARD
Rockville,MD
Summary
Compassionate ICU Nurse with 7 years of experience in offering 2 years of comprehensive patient care in Oncology/Medical/Surgical environments and 5 years of Intensive Care with specialties in medical, surgical, transplant, trauma, neuro, neurosurgical, cardiac, and cardiac surgery ICU. Work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ICU Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Trained to take care of trauma patients in life threatening situations that require emence critical thinking skills.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
- Led unit-based shared governance council which focused on driving improvement on resources on the unit for staff and improving patient outcomes.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care, and symptom management.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper therapies after Chemotherapy infusion.
- Monitored and cared for critical patients admitted for pulmonary care monitoring.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Religious School Teacher
Washington Hebrew Congregation
01.2010 - Current
- Provide activities for students during class time to help grow their knowledge.
- Supervise approximately 15 children during classroom activities.
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
Lead Cashier/Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Worked with customers to help identify and find required items that they need while shopping.
- Performed leadership skills to help teach associates about their role in the work place.
- Provided exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty and satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - AGAC-NP
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA09-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05.2015
Skills
- Team leader
- Nurse Preceptor
- Ultrasound guided IV insertion trained
- Intravenous Therapy
- Skilled in accessing Mediports
- Compassionate person
- Charge Nurse trained
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
- Trauma Certified
- Wound Care/Tissue Analytics super user
Additional Information
- Registered Nurse (RN) District of Columbia – RN1047896
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified ONS ID# 672253
- TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) Certified
- BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR) and ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Accomplishments
- GW Excellence Award Quality Pillar - November 2019
- STAR Nurse 2020 - Finalist
Committees
Chair of Shared Governance Council of ICU (2022-2023)
Timeline
ICU Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
10.2018 - 10.2020
Lead Cashier/Sales Associate
American Eagle Outfitters
10.2012 - 07.2016
Religious School Teacher
Washington Hebrew Congregation
01.2010 - Current
Master of Science - AGAC-NP
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Hofstra University
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